I booked this guesthouse I was arriving into Reading late and leaving early in the morning Doug and his wife were very accomodating and the room was lovely. It is a large semi-detached house which has been really well done out as a guest house. The sheets were crisp, the towels were fluffy and the room was warm. The internet... More

This place was a treat. The full English breakfast was included. The rooms are clean and bright. The staff, Laura and Amanda, were wonderful. The mattresses were excellent. The location was quiet. Beware, the rooms are on the small side. This didn't matter to us as we were out touristing most of every day. We look forward to staying there... More

In June this year, my grand daughter and I visited Reading on a family vacation, meeting friends and relatives. We stayed at the Amherst B&B on Russell Street and it was a wonderful experience. The house is a typical semi detached which has been modernized inside.. ample space, modern conveniences and a lovely back garden. The staff is excellent.. friently,... More

came across this B&B quite by accident looking for a reasonably priced B&B. What a find. although the outside could do with a little tidy inside is excellent. the room at the back room 5 is massive and all recently spruced up. the welcome tea and biscuit box is great. the location means you have literally a 10 minute walt... More

As a female solo traveller, I wanted to stay somewhere close to the Berkshire Records Office and Central Library tp pursue family genealogy research. I found the Amherst on line and selected it on proximity, price and rating. Booking was easy, and it was confirmed by e-mail. On route to the Amherst, I rang the central number and was answered... More

I stayed two nights at Amherst, Sunday and Monday. On arrival I noticed how drab the front of the property looked, then how run down and untidy the whole street looked! Once inside, I stood in a gloomy little hallway and I was met by a young Polish(?) woman who I later learned was running the guest house for the... More

A lovely B&B at a great price (half the price of a more formal/faceless hotel). Only 15 minutes easy walk to the station and/or shopping centre. Staff were very friendly and helpful on the phone and at the B&B. There was a friendly welcome, even though I didn't arrive until nearly 10pm. The beds were comfortable, the ensuite was well... More

I had a 3-day stay at Amherst. I have stayed in a single room ( number 4). The room was a bit small, but ok for one person. Bathroom was very clean. There was a box with chips, cookies and other tea-making facilities in the room. The bed was very comfortable. The weak point of the room 4 is that... More

Having traveled a lot for work and pleasure, and stayed in some truly awful hotels in Reading before, this is a real find! As another reviewer pointed out, it was all the complimentary extras, and the really friendly and welcoming nature of the manager that added to an excellent room. Mine was a very large twin, with reasonable sized en-suite,... More